Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (aged 57) Burial . According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. In 1968, Elam had an amusing cameo in Once Upon a Time in the West, where he was one of a trio of gunslingers sent to kill Charles Bronsons character. He was employed by Campbell Soup Company for 31 years. Try again later. He is remembered by close, longtime friend Al Hassan as being cantankerous in a great way, in a funny wayHe smoked, drank, all that stuff. An Obituary from Gatesville Messenger & Star Forum, Thursday, July 15, 1971: Edwin Hunt, Gatesville automobile dealer, died at 8:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 7, in the local hospital shortly after suffering a heart attack at his home in Sun Valley Addition. Skip Ancestry main menu Main Menu. Elam attended Santa Monica Junior College in California. A project of the Oregon Historical Society, 2020 Portland State University and the Oregon Historical Society, The Oregon Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He became a member of the famed 10th Mountain Division and earned a Bronze Star for heroism in combat when his unit battled the German army in the mountains of northern Italy. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? more details. After his performances in those two films, Elam found his villainous parts dwindling and his comic roles increasing. Elam's mother died when he was a small child. His first role was in the 1949 movie Trailin' West, in which he played a killer. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. Ride a Northbound Horse. His most distinguishing physical quality was that his left eye iris was skewed to the outside (as the result of an eye injury), making him look unnaturally wide eyed. You have permission to edit this article. As shown in the documentary I Am Not A Freak viewers see how close Elam and Hays really were. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Dakotas is an ABC/Warner Bros. western television series starring Larry Ward and featuring Jack Elam, Chad Everett, and Michael Greene, broadcast during 1963.The short-lived program is considered a spin-off of Clint Walker's Cheyenne.. [14] He added, "'I had [my right eye] operated on several times and finally the doctor said he couldn't open it any more. Elam performed in 73 movies and in at least 41 television series. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Jack Albert was born in Pearl, Coryell County, Texas on June 4, 1906. He was cremated and the location of his ashes are unknown. This is a carousel with slides. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Son. In 1949 he made his film debut in "She Shoulda Said No!" cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mr. Smith in the television western "The Dakotas" which ran for only nineteen episodes. In 1994, Elam was recognized for his significant career in the Western genre when he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Try again later. Tragedy Among the Stars. He was 57. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201957139/carl-elam. of Claude Thuroan Elam and Flora Ann (Duncan) Elam. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He loves Dr Pepper and pretty much anything sweet to eat: chocolate pie, lemon pie, cake, banana pudding, and Reeses THiNS candy, which sit in a dish beside his chair. See the 1940 census reference previously cited herein as well as the "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952" database, which includes a microfilm copy of a 1944 marriage certificate of Jack Millard Elam and Jean Louise Hodgert. Sorry! Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. Buried in Gray, Kentucky, USA. '"[14], Elam made his screen debut in 1949 in She Shoulda Said No!, an exploitation film in which a chorus girl's habitual marijuana smoking ruins her career and then drives her brother to suicide. Exshaw, John (2003). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. . Learn more about merges. Born 18 Dec 1932 in Centerton, Benton, Arkansas. Elam classified the stages of a moderately successful actors life, as defined by the way a film director refers to the actor suggested for a part. Low 53F. Jack Elam is remembered for portraying villains in Western films. Sunny. Birth date: 6 November, 1923, Tuesday. The grave site of James C Cabage. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. [citation needed] "[10], Zanuck's remarks about Elam's eye proved to be wise career advice, for despite any lifelong disadvantages that his "lazy eye" created for him personally, it proved to be an asset professionally, at least as a performer. Elam made multiple guest star appearances in many popular Western television series in the 1950s and 1960s, including Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Lawman (TV series), Bonanza, Cheyenne, Have Gun Will Travel, Zorro, The Lone Ranger and Rawhide. Weve updated the security on the site. Jack Elam recently celebrated his 105th birthday. Back row, left to right: Alfie Wise, Jack Elam , unknown, Joe . Please try again later. Federal Tax ID 93-0391599. Jack Elam (William Scott Elam) Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. Where is Jack Elam buried? This account has been disabled. Actor. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and became an accountant for Standard Oil Company and as a bookkeeper for MGM mogul Samuel Goldwyn in Hollywood, California. Growing up, he picked cotton around his home. based on information from your browser. [8][b] During that time, he was also employed in several positions before entering military service, including work as a salesman for a "house trailer agency",[11] as an accountant for the Standard Oil Company, a bookkeeper at the Bank of America, and a manager at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. [16] The Dakotas ran for 19 episodes. Tack fr att du hjlper till med Find a Grave! After that, he worked as a bookkeeper at the Bank of America in Los Angeles and as an auditor for the Standard Oil Company. Jack Elam and James Stewart in a scene from the film 'The Rare Breed', 1966. Jennison. . William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 - October 20, 2003) was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image). He grew up picking cotton and lost the sight in his . His long career ended in 1995, when he made his last appearance on Bonanza: Under Fire. Try again later. Be Proactive. Sorry! or anything. The family will receive friends on the same day from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [en] Vital records: James C Cabage at +Archives + Follow. His eye's distinctive appearance, combined with Elam's natural acting abilities, drew the attention of many casting directors of films and television series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He also had returning roles in The Texas Wheelers, Wonderful World of Color, Gunsmoke, The Dakotas, Temple Houston, and Lawman. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Try again. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Jack Elam in Kansas City Confidential. He grew up picking cotton and lost the sight in his left eye during a boyhood accident when he was stabbed with a pencil at a Boy Scout meeting. [16] He was then cast as George Taggart, "a former gunfighter who has become a U.S. marshal", in the 19631964 NBC/WB series Temple Houston. (Both films were also directed by Burt Kennedy, who saw Elams potential as a comedian and would direct him a total of 15 times in features and television.) GREAT NEWS! [17], In 1966 Jack Elam was cast in his first comedic role by Paramount Pictures, playing Hank in the Western film The Night of the Grizzly starring Clint Walker. cryo Jack Elam. Should the Killeen City Council agree to pay an architect $108,000 to design a new City Hall, which may go before voters in the fall? 6379 Corwin Ave, Corwin, OH 45068 (513) 897-5976. The famed Western villain left behind Margaret, as well as his children: Jacqueline, Jeri, and Scott. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Actor. "Gary Coleman's final resting place will be a secret," his friend Anna Gray . There was a problem getting your location. [20], In 1969, he played another comedic role in Support Your Local Sheriff!, which was followed two years later by Support Your Local Gunfighter, both opposite James Garner. Ancestors . Failed to remove flower. Jinxed. Verify and try again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Services for Jack R. Elam Sr., 78, of Killeen, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. We'd love to hear eyewitness William Scott "Jack" Elam, was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career,. In 1985, Elam played Charlie in The Aurora Encounter. ). 12 . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Elam's last film roles were as Curtis in Lonesome Dove: The Series, and as Buckshot in the made-for-TV Bonanza film, Under Attack in 1995. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. And we went on to Waco yesterday, too. . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Elam got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. A burial will follow the service at Forestlawn Memorial Gardens. The Oregon History Wayfinder is an interactive map that identifies significant places, people, and events in Oregon history. Death date: 1 . This account has been disabled. He appeared with great aplomb in Westerns and gangster films alike, and in later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Jack Elam. [citation needed], Elam portrayed Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing, a "crazed proctologist", in the 1981 action-comedy film The Cannonball Run; and three years later, he reprised the role for the production's sequel, Cannonball Run II. "Jack Elam: Veteran baddie, he acted in more than 50 films", obituary. Relatives. Learn more about managing a memorial . He attended Miami High School in Gila County, Arizona and Phoenix Union High School in Maricopa County, Arizona, the latter from which he graduated in the late 1930s. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? That injury gave Elam his signature look, making him easily identifiable even to those not familiar with his acting work. They moved to Evant in 1941, where Elam bought and operated a cotton gin until he joined the military in February 1944. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Elam in 1963 received a rare opportunity to portray the good guy, appearing as a reformed gunfighter, Deputy U.S. Mr. Elam. Add to your scrapbook. Failed to delete memorial. Add to your scrapbook. Relatives of Lula F. Elam Not currently available. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Funeral services for Mr. Carl Elam, 90, of Anniston, will be on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Toby Miller Chapel of Miller Funeral Home. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Wiki User. Image of original death certificate retrieved via FamilySearch, October 1, 2022. Where is Lula F. Elam buried? . Threats of harming another GREAT NEWS! Wade married Helen Elam on July 10, 1959 in Fayetteville, AR. Copy. So we get down to see them occasionally. Elam was born in Arizona and lost his mother when he was just two years old. Find headstones and burial information reaching back to the 1600s in this Find A Grave index. based on information from your browser. In 1949, Elam made his debut in She Shoulda Said No!, an exploitation film where a chorus girls marijuana smoking ruins her career and drives her brother to suicide. Jack Elam recently celebrated his 105th birthday. So I never got back to it and it's become my trademark, in a way. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I worked for Mr. Elam the summer between my junior and senior years of high school, Conner said. One of those who worked for him at the bank was Frances Conner, a longtime family friend who went on to a long career as a public school teacher and is now retired. Girlfriend / Spouse. Thank you for reading! Oops, something didn't work. In short time he became one of the most . In 1936, when he was sixteen, Elam reportedly lied about his age to get a job as an auditor with Standard Oil, following in his father's footsteps. He also co-starred in the television sitcom "Easy Street" which aired on NBC during the 1986-1987 television season. Military Service: 12 Mar 1952. Weve updated the security on the site. Memorial Change Request. On television in the 1950s and 1960s, he made multiple guest-star appearances on many popular Western series, including The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Lawman, Bonanza, Cheyenne, Have Gun Will Travel, Zorro, The Rebel, F Troop, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Texan, and Rawhide. Please reset your password. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Evelyn May Elam (1923 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. [23] During production, Elam developed what would become a lifelong relationship with an 11-year-old boy in Texas named Mickey Hays, who suffered from progeria. 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AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. (or "Wild Weed"). Nous allons vrifier les mmoriaux et dcider s'ils doivent tre fusionns. Jack Elam. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. There was an error deleting this problem. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the United States Navy during World War II. EVANT Jack Elam was never one to spend much time sitting around idly, and now that the decorated World War II veteran has reached the ripe ol age of 105, he still likes to get up and go as much as possible. He lost sight in his left eye after getting in a fight at age 12. Grizzled actor who played supporting roles, usually as the villain, in numerous westerns. [27] The couple remained together for 42 years, until 2003, when Jack died of congestive heart failure at their home in Ashland, Oregon.[5][9]. [2][3][a] The Elams by 1924 had moved from Miami to the nearby community of Globe, Arizona, where in September that year Alice died at the age of 30, succumbing to what state medical records cite as a three-year struggle with "general paralysis". Year should not be greater than current year. Read more on Twitter, @amomama_usa. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. His most distinguishing physical quality was that his left eye iris was skewed to the outside (as the result of an eye injury), making him look unnaturally "wide eyed." To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Who is else Buried at Miami Cemetery in Ohio? His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. With his trademark bulging eyes (one of them was blind) and borderline crazy performances, Elam was a noted scene stealer. As a Boy Scout, he lost the sight in his left eye when another Scout threw a pencil at him in a troop meeting. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd,
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